Using an iPad as an Effective Instructional Tool It's not just about content apps! An iPad can be an effective tool for ALL subjects. Using an iPad as a document camera or using an iPad to control your desktop/laptop computer can be a very effective teaching tool. This class discussed the hardware and software tools you need to use an iPad for these purposes. Below is the list of hardware and software demonstrated during class. Lecture Slides:
Document Camera StandThis is a great tool to turn your iPad into a document camera! Cost is $89. Swivel mount lets you also use your iPad as a podium stand.
iPad Case with Hand Strap This is a very handy way to hold your iPad as you move around the classroom. Allows you to write wtth the pen while easily holding the iPad with a built-in strap. Cost $37
iPad VGA Connector This adapter lets you connect your iPad directly to your projection system. Super easy to hook-up. Whatever is on your iPad will then show on your screen. The adapter shown here works with the latest iPad. If you have an older iPad you will need a different adapter. $49
Software (Apps) for Teachers Using an iPad:
Doceri An interactive whiteboard for the iPad. A screencast recorder with tools for hand-drawn graphics and remote desktop control. App is free, desktop program is $30.
CamDraw App A great App that let's you annotate on top of pictures, documents or 3D objects displayed by your iPad camera. Using this App with your iPad as a document camera really becomes a powerful teaching solution. Free
Air Server App This App lets you connect make a wireless connection from your iPad to your desktop. This allows you to "roam free" with your iPad in the classroom while your iPad screen is projected to the screen. $11.99
ScreenChomp A cool App to capture pen strokes and voice recording. A great way to explain a concept for a student which can be posted on the web or emailed to the student.
Using Doceri as Teaching Tool
iPad as Document Camera Using Justand
ScreenChomp to capture lessons and audio recordings
Using an iPad as an Effective Instructional Tool
It's not just about content apps! An iPad can be an effective tool for ALL subjects. Using an iPad as a document camera or using an iPad to control your desktop/laptop computer can be a very effective teaching tool. This class discussed the hardware and software tools you need to use an iPad for these purposes. Below is the list of hardware and software demonstrated during class.
Lecture Slides:
Hardware Products for Teachers Using an iPad:
Swivel mount lets you also use your iPad as a podium stand.
This is a very handy way to hold your iPad as you move around the classroom. Allows you to write wtth the pen while easily holding the iPad with a built-in strap. Cost $37
This adapter lets you connect your iPad directly to your projection system. Super easy to hook-up. Whatever is on your iPad will then show on your screen. The adapter shown here works with the latest iPad. If you have an older iPad you will need a different adapter. $49
Software (Apps) for Teachers Using an iPad:
An interactive whiteboard for the iPad. A screencast recorder with tools for hand-drawn graphics and remote desktop control. App is free, desktop program is $30.
A great App that let's you annotate on top of pictures, documents or 3D objects displayed by your iPad camera. Using this App with your iPad as a document camera really becomes a powerful teaching solution. Free
This App lets you connect make a wireless connection from your iPad to your desktop. This allows you to "roam free" with your iPad in the classroom while your iPad screen is projected to the screen. $11.99
A cool App to capture pen strokes and voice recording. A great way to explain a concept for a student which can be posted on the web or emailed to the student.
iPad as Document Camera Using Justand
ScreenChomp to capture lessons and audio recordings